Vegas poker spree leads to arrests in ATM scam

March 5, 2008

The (Glasgow, Scotland) Daily Record: Two poker aces who stole £150,000 (U.S. $301,000) from ATMs to fund a Las Vegas gambling spree have been busted and are…

REPORT: Trusted Security releases ATM key management update

March 3, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trusted Security Solutions Inc., provider of secure ATM key management solutions, has announced the release of its first annual ATM Key…

Select-A-Branch garners attention for unique ATM branding, distribution approach

March 3, 2008

Bank Systems & Technology: Banks can deploy in-store or stand-alone ATMs, and they can choose from an array of ATM options, including basic cash dispense…

Companion Systems launches recycling program for ATM signage

February 27, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — Companion Systems Design and Manufacturing says it has launched the industry's first comprehensive recycling program for ATM signage. …

Rash of ATM-skimming attacks hits Irish banks

February 27, 2008

Independent.ie: Hundreds of thousands in euros have been stolen from bank accounts of unsuspecting customers in Ireland over the past two weeks. The scam has…

Advanced functions and the future

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Leaders and vendors talk shop at ATMIA Conference 2008.

GRG Banking signs with Paragon for ATM software

February 26, 2008

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — Paragon Application Systems, provider of electronic-payment simulation, configuration and testing software, has signed with China-based…

New ISO standard released for biometric authentication of financial transactions

February 26, 2008

GENEVA, Switzerland — The International Organization for Standardization, which sets standards for business, government and society, has published a new…

Armored car driver gets probation for ATM thefts

February 25, 2008

(Waterloo, Iowa) WFC Courier: A former armored-car driver got probation for allegedly taking money while filling ATMs. The 60-year-old driver pleaded to…

Canadian fraudsters hit Aussies at ATM

February 25, 2008

News.com.au: Canadian fraudsters ripped off National Australia Bank customers who used an ATM in one of Sydney's busiest shopping districts last year. So far…

REPORT: ATM upgrades lead to security risks

February 24, 2008

Vnunet.com: Banks and financial institutions are leaving customers' personal details vulnerable to hackers by failing properly to secure their ATMs, according…

ATMIA: Spirit of rejuvenation abounds at New Orleans ATM show

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

February 21, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Yesterday, attendees talked about "energy" and "buzz," saying that this spring's ATM Industry Association conference seemed to reflect a sense of…

Indian banks set conditions for free inter-bank ATM usage

February 19, 2008

The Economic Times: Banks have made counter demands from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in respect to its proposal to offer free ATM access. These include…

India rules banks can't be compelled to disclose ATM operational details

February 19, 2008

SiliconIndia: Commercial banks cannot be compelled under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to divulge the operational details of their ATMs, the Central…

Reserve Bank of India says inter-bank ATM usage should be free

February 18, 2008

Rediff India Abroad: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a ruling that Indian banks cannot charge fees for non-customers who use their ATMs. The ruling, which…

The future of the industry

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Is the future in increased or streamlined ATM functionality?

ATMs cut banking workload in India in half

February 17, 2008

MYiris.com: The workloads of more than 65,000 tellers in the Indian banking industry have been cut by 50 percent over the last five years, thanks to the…

Australia to test mobile phone SIM cards, open the door for mobile banking

February 14, 2008

The Sydney Morning Herald: This year, a joint project between Telstra, NAB and Visa will test a system that could see your mobile phone replace your wallet.

Mobile signatures counter ATM fraud

February 13, 2008

HELSINKI, Finland — A new report highlights the threat of credit-card skimming at ATMs and points of sale. Despite wide-spread adoption of the chip-based-card…

ATM in Russian airport offers European currency

February 13, 2008

Ural Business Consulting: SKB-Bank's ATM located in the Yekaterinburg, Russia, airport now offers a European currency option. The ATM, the first of its kind in…